I know that walking in a Walk is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an event official relative to my ability to safely complete the course. I assume all risks associated with walking in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including low temperatures and/or wind chill, traffic and conditions of the road. All such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the entry, I hereby for myself, heirs, executors and administrators waive any and all claims I have for damages against The Lupus Foundation of America, the District of Columbia, and all sponsors and individuals associated with the event, their representative and successors, and assignees for any and all injuries suffered by me in connection with this event, including pre- and post-race activities. I hereby grant permission to LFA and its authorized agents to use my name and photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recording of any other record of my participation in this event for any purpose. There will be a $20 fee for all returned checks. No refunds will be granted.